Today
in Lafayette
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lafayette Public Library Foundation held its annual awards celebration on Friday at the Petroleum Club — community leaders including Heather DeGeyter, Cheryl Taylor Bowie and Women of Wisdom were honored as Scott Brazda emceed and Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet gave the keynote address. News 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BeauBassin Farm & Gardens in Sunset held its open house and ribbon cutting today in partnership with One Acadiana. Guests toured the new bed-and-breakfast and private event venue that is now open for bookings—enjoying historic charm and modern amenities. News 15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a bill on Tuesday to extend protections for high school and college athletes in NIL contracts by requiring agents to register and pass background checks; if passed, the law will align Louisiana with similar safeguards in 22 other states (aiming to curb unqualified representation). The Daily Advertiser
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The annual Crawfish Classic tennis tournament brought over 1,000 players from across the region, began Friday, and runs today at Oakbourne Country Club, with matches held at Beaver Park, City Club at River Ranch + Youngsville Sports Complex. It is Louisiana's largest adult tennis tradition. News 15
-
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Softball
12 – 4 AM — Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park — Entry price varies — Catch the excitement of college softball as Coastal Carolina takes on the Ragin Cajuns.
-
Comedy on the Swamp
9-11 a.m. — Feed & Seed Lafayette — Free admission — Local wheelchair comedian sharing laughs and meaningful messages from Lafayette, Louisiana.
-
2026 Annual Session of the Louisiana Dental Hygienists' Association
7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — City Club at River Ranch — Registration required — Enhance your skills with engaging sessions and networking opportunities for dental professionals.
-
Festival After Party with Pirates and Bards
8 PM – 2 AM — Artmosphere — Check for ticket info — A night of banjo twang, sea shanties, and street-singin’ chaos awaits.
-
Lafayette Utility Coordination Diggers Night Out
5:45-8 p.m. — River Oaks Catering — Free entry — Network with utility professionals at a fun evening focused on damage prevention and socializing.
-
Acadiana Go Red for Women Luncheon
11 AM – 2 PM — Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette — Ticket details not provided — Celebrate women's heart health with the American Heart Association's annual event featuring expert talks and community awareness.
-
Kappa Derby Day Party
3-9 p.m. — Calvary Creek — Fundraiser event — Celebrate the Derby with style while supporting community initiatives.
-
2026 LEDA Job Fair
9 AM – 1 PM — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Free entry — Connect with top local employers for job opportunities at Acadiana's largest job recruitment event.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The goal is not to read more books. The goal is to gain more wisdom.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Today in Lafayette
Welcome to the Today in Lafayette, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Lafayette, Louisiana community. If you like the Today in Lafayette, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Lafayette.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Lafayette and across Louisiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Lafayette
A free Lafayette community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinlafayette.com/sitemap